n8n alternative
n8n alternative for customer messages, no coding needed
n8n is built for developers who connect apps. Stronos Social Inbox AI answers your Instagram and Facebook messages for you, with no servers or nodes.
- 7 day free trial
- No credit card required
- $19/mo
What you get
Why teams switch to Stronos
No automations to build
Connect your accounts, add your business info, and go live without wiring nodes together.
Made for customer chats
Stronos focuses on DMs and comments, plus texting and calls if you add them.
Nothing to host
Stronos runs everything for you, so there are no servers to watch.
Simple pricing
Social Inbox AI is $19/month, and extra usage gets automatic volume discounts.
Side by side
Stronos vs n8n
| Feature | Stronos AI | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Technical skill required | None | Developer or power user |
| Instagram and Facebook DMs | Native | Via integrations |
| AI knowledge base | Built in | DIY with AI nodes |
| Hosting and maintenance | Managed | Self hosted or cloud |
How it works
Go live in four simple steps
No code and no engineering team. If you can fill out a form, you can set up Stronos.
- 1
Create your account
Sign up in minutes and choose the channels you want Stronos to cover: social, SMS, voice, or all of the above.
- 2
Connect your channels
Link Instagram, Facebook, your business number, and website chat. Stronos routes each conversation to the right assistant.
- 3
Train your AI
Add your services, FAQs, policies, and brand voice. Stronos uses it as the source of truth for every reply.
- 4
Go live & review
Stronos handles routine conversations while you review leads, jump in when needed, and refine over time.
7 day free trial. No credit card required. Plans from $19/mo.
Pricing
Start with Social Inbox AI
Pick one product to start. Add the others whenever you are ready, all in one Stronos account.
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Social Inbox AI
AI replies for social inboxes, comments, and customer messages.
$19/mo
- Instagram + Facebook DMs
- Post & reel comment replies
- Unified social inbox
- On brand answers from your knowledge base
- 7 day free trial
- No credit card required to sign up
- You only need a credit card after 7 days or when you run out of free usage
- $10 usage credit included
Extra usage gets automatic volume discounts.
Add more anytime
Every product shares the same AI and knowledge base, so customers get the same answers everywhere.
Smart Texting + Missed Call Reply
Two way business SMS · Missed call text replies
From $29/mo
AI Voice Receptionist
24/7 inbound call answering · Natural voice with your brand tone
From $49/mo
Web Chat
Embeddable website text chat · On brand answers from your knowledge base
Free to start
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still curious? We are happy to help.
When should I use n8n instead of Stronos?
Use n8n if developers are building custom automations across many apps. Use Stronos if you want AI to answer customers without building anything.
Do I need technical skills?
No. You connect Instagram and Facebook in a few clicks and add your business info in plain text.
How much does Stronos cost?
Social Inbox AI is $19/month with a 7 day free trial and $10 usage credit.
Is the Instagram connection safe?
Yes. Stronos connects through official Meta APIs, not browser tricks.
What happens after I sign up?
You connect your accounts, add your services and FAQs, and test replies. Then you turn it on.
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Skip the automation builder
Start your free trial and let AI answer your customers today.
- Social Inbox AI
- 7 day free trial
- No credit card required
- $19/mo